Social Sciences Scholarships

The scholarship provides full tuition These awards fund one year of graduate study at The London School of Economics. Awards are based on financial need and academic merit, are not renewable, and cannot be awarded to students currently enrolled at LSE. Students must be in the process of making a separate application to the LSE itself. Type: Graduate Study International Study Eligibility Requirements Class standing - Senior - Graduate Student Discipline/Area of Study Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Citizenship U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other Visa Status

Education Foundation was established to support educational opportunities for students of American Indians and Alaska Native decent. Students must be enrolled full time at an accredited 2 or 4 year University or Vocational school. There are scholarships available for Freshman, Undergraduate, and continuing students. Type: Undergraduate Study Eligibility Requirements: Class standing Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Discipline/Area of Study Arts/Humanities Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Engineering Public Service Citizenship Minimum GPA Other Must be of American Indian or Alaska Native decent.

The American Indian Graduate Center offers fellowships to descendants of federally recognized American Indian tribes who will be attending a full-time graduate or professional program in the United States. Fellows must apply for campus-based aid through the federal financial aid process; the fellowship amount is based on financial need. Type: Graduate Study Eligibility Requirements Class standing - Senior - Graduate Student Discipline/Area of Study Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Engineering Citizenship U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other Visa Status Restricted - Native American Submission Requirements: Application Form Personal Essay How will your graduate work impact the indian Community FinAid Eligibility Institutional Endorsement Tribal Elgibility Certificate Form

The scholarship provides room and board + $250/week. The Institute awards fellowships for an eight week summer program to study economics and monetary issues. College and university seniors who will be entering a doctoral program in economics or affiliated program (e.g., law and economics, economic history, etc.), and students enrolled in such programs for no more than one academic year may apply. The program is not designed for students wishing to pursue business school. Type: Internship Program Research Eligibility Requirements: Class standing - Senior - Graduate Student Discipline/Area of Study: Social/Behavioral Sciences Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other Visa Status Submission Requirements: Application Form Transcripts All colleges attended Letters of Recommendation 2 Resume Vita; include education history, work experience, awards, leadership positions. Personal Essay Describe (maximum 3 pages) what books and articles have most influenced you. Project proposal Outline of proposed course of study. A recent term paper

The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) annually offers up to 150 semester scholarships of $1,000 each. There are also 50 scholarships of $750 for summer study. The awards offset fees and travel expenses at AIFS programs in select international universities (list available with application). Candidates must show leadership potential and involvement in extra-curricular activities centered around multi-cultural and international issues. Preference is given to full academic year study. Type: Undergraduate Study International Study Eligibility Requirements: Class standing Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Discipline/Area of Study: Arts/Humanities Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Engineering Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other Visa Status Minimum GPA: 3.0 Submission Requirements: Application Form Letters of Recommendation 1 Program app requires two, but separately. Personal Essay 500-1,000 words addressing

Amount: Full Program Cost The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) awards one full scholarship plus three $2,000 grants each semester to African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Pacific Islanders. The awards offset fees and travel expenses at AIFS programs in select international universities (list available with application). Candidates must demonstrate financial need and show leadership potential and involvement in extra-curricular activities centered around multi-cultural and international issues. Preference is given to full academic year study. Type: Undergraduate Study International Study Eligibility Requirements: Class standing Freshman - Sophomore - Junior -Senior - Discipline/Area of Study: Arts/Humanities Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Engineering Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other Visa Status Minimum GPA: 3.0 Have completed a minimum of 24 credits toward a degree when the program starts. African American, Asian American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Pacific Islander. Submission Requirements: Application Form Letters of Recommendation 1 Program app requires two, but seperately. Personal Essay 500-1,000 words describing your involvement in multicultural and/or international activities and how you expect to use what you gain from your study abroad experience.

This scholarship seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need. Underrepresented students in study abroad programs are encouraged to apply. The award is for semester or academic year study abroad programs. Applicants must not be studying abroad in a country which is currently under a Travel Warning issued by the United States Department of State (please see http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html.). Type: Undergraduate Study International Study Eligibility Requirements: Class standing Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Discipline/Area of Study Arts/Humanities Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Engineering Citizenship - U.S. Citizen Must be currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at the time of application.

The Bowman Travel Grants provide assistance to students participating in educational programs in non-traditional destinations. Applicants must be undergraduate students participating in a study, work, or volunteer program in a designated country (a complete list is available at the foundation website), preferably where the student significantly interacts with the host population. Applicants should also demonstrate how the activity is related to their future academic and/or career interests. Applicants must be participating in a travel program sponsored by the grant foundation or a similar program at a member institution (UC Berkeley is a member.) Type: Undergraduate Study International Study Eligibility Requirements: Class standing: Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Discipline/Area of Study Arts/Humanities Natural Sciences Social/Behavioral Sciences Business Engineering Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Financial need is strongly considered. Submission Requirements: Application Form Transcripts All colleges attended Letters of Recommendation 2 Personal Essay 500 words in length Project proposal 100-150 words FinAid Eligibility Written financial aid statement and official statement from the school. Itemized budget

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The goal of the fellowship program is to attract outstanding students who enroll in two-year master's degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The program develops a source of trained men and women who will represent the skill needs of the Department and who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. Fellowships: The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study.

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature. Fellowships: The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. Fellows may not have held a similar national award for the final dissertation year, nor may they have previously applied for the Newcombe Fellowship. For more details, see the posted eligibility requirements and list of frequently asked questions.

Promotes international academic relations and cooperation through a broad program of grants for research and graduate study in Germany. Certain grants in this program are affiliated with the Fulbright Program and administered by IIE. A variety of short-term and long-term awards is offered in humanities and social sciences, German language, German studies, natural sciences, and engineering. Students are expected to possess a good command of German. Stipends and benefits vary, as do application deadlines.

The Federal Chancellor Scholarship is a part of the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation. This foundation grants research fellowships to foreign scholars who hold doctorates and have not yet reached the age of 40. The Foundation also offers research awards to internationally-recognized foreign scholars of any age, enabling them to spend a lengthy period of research in Germany. Subjects for study include Arts and humanities, business administration and management, fine and applied arts, mass communication and information science, medicine, recreation, welfare, protective services, religion and theology, social, behavioral sciences or law. The purpose of the scholarship is to maintain and foster a close relationship between the United States of America and Germany by sponsoring individuals who demonstrate the potential of playing a pivotal role in the future development of this relationship. For more information, contact: Federal Chancellor Scholarship c/o Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation Jean-Paul Strasse 12, Bonn, Bad Bodesberg, D-53173, Germany http://www.humboldt-foundation.de